At a Glance
Median Income
$163,125
$58,869 per capita
Home Value
$1,135,600
Zillow: $790,944
Median Rent
$1,767/mo
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
51.5%
98.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
10.8% smoking rate
How Bonny Doon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bonny Doon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bonny Doon a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bonny Doon residents earn a median household income of $163,125 , which is 117% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,869. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,171 business establishments, including 734 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bonny Doon is $1,135,600 , 303% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $790,944. Median rent is $1,767/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
51.5% of adults in Bonny Doon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
98.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bonny Doon has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,946
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density178/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$163,125
Per Capita$58,869
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$21,092M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
C+
Home Value$1,135,600
Rent$1,767
Ownership84.5%
Zillow$790,944
Housing Units1,053
Rent Burden19.0%
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking10.8%
Premature Death5,482/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation1,474 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.5%
High School+98.4%
Graduate+32.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 21% / D 75%
Commute44 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Bonny Doon was built in 1975.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Norman Y Mineta San Jose International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 734 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.